Elizabeth Levy News

The young writers from Barrel of Monkeys' Chicago Public Schools and after-school programs are honored at the 11th annual 'Celebration of Authors' on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. (6:30pm reception). This yearly tradition features performances of a selection of the best stories from the year. Over 30 actor-educators will perform the childrens' stories on stage for the authors, their families and schoolmates. 'Celebration of Authors' is in a new location at the University of Chicago's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street. The performance is free and open to the public, however seating is limited and reservations are required by calling Barrel of Monkeys at 312-409-1954.

Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!

Jenny and Jenni by Shannon O'Neill and directed by Laura McKenzie

Jenny and Jenni by Shannon O'Neill and directed by Laura McKenzie

Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!

Remember Jenny and Jenni? You don't? Well, you're going to remember them now! Re-introduce yourself to Jenny Fox and Jenni Bishop, the real, original BFFs. They're the girls who invented aerobics and made working out a worldwide sensation. Did you really think it was Jane Fonda? Or those chicks from the 20 Minute Workout videos? No, sir, it was Jenny and Jenni! And this November, the Factory Theater is going to give you their story right from the beginning. Two best friends on a journey through triumph and adversity, embarrassment and ecstasy ... and lots and lots of cardio! C'mon, everybody! On your feet! Jenny and Jenni are gonna make you feel great!

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

In September 2009, Barrel of Monkeys began its twelfth year of serving at-risk Chicago public school students with writing workshops that lead to professionally-performed theatrical presentations in the show That's Weird, Grandma.

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) announces their new Executive Director, Amanda Farrar, as of August 17, 2009. An arts administrator for almost a decade, Farrar received her Master of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago.

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) announces their new Executive Director, Amanda Farrar, as of August 17, 2009. An arts administrator for almost a decade, Farrar received her Master of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago.

Barrel of Monkey's eighth annual Fancy Schmancy benefit will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009, 7-11 p.m., at the Chicago Cultural Center, G.A.R. Hall and Rotunda, 78 E. Washington St., in Chicago.

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) announces their new Executive Director, Amanda Farrar, as of August 17, 2009. An arts administrator for almost a decade, Farrar received her Master of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago.

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) announces their new Executive Director, Amanda Farrar, as of August 17, 2009. An arts administrator for almost a decade, Farrar received her Master of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago.

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) announces their eighth annual Celebration of Authors event on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 7-10 p.m., at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago IL 60657. This special end-of-the-school-year celebration honoring BOM's student authors and their families includes about 75 minutes of youth-generated scenes (list available on request a week before the event), followed by a post-show party with refreshments. Audience members have the rare opportunity to meet the authors, the teachers and principals from the schools BOM members have worked with in this school year.

Barrel of Monkeys announces their new, permanent Artistic Director will be long- time company member Luke Hatton, as of the beginning of the eleventh anniversary, 2008-2009 season on September 1, 2008.

Steppenwolf is pleased to announce the Steppenwolf for Young Adults 2008-2009 Season: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, playing October 21 - November 9, 2008; and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, directed by Michael Patrick Thornton, playing April 21 - May 10, 2009. Both productions will be presented in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.